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Nelson, Nancy; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
This special issue on CD-ROM comprises six articles covering the following topics: (1) an overview of the library market; (2) the producer's perspective; (3) implementation issues; (4) problems; (5) future needs and trends; and (6) a 23-item bibliography which includes an annotated section designed as a self-instructional module. (MES)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Futures (of Society)
Tanis, Norman; Ventuleth, Cindy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Describes a pilot project in automated storage and retrieval of library materials which uses miniload cranes to retrieve bins of materials, and an interface with an online catalog that patrons use to request materials. Savings in space and money and potential problems with the system are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Facility Requirements, Higher Education
Buck, Dayna – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
This staffing survey of 34 Geac minicomputer-based circulation system installations (public, academic, state, and special libraries, library consortia) was designed to identify the variables which affect staffing needs. Discussion covers differences in responses, types of staff positions, core and ancillary job duties, application training,…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Circulation
Ryan, Frederick; Sessions, Judith – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Discusses ways in which new information technologies are creating change in the academic environment and in the roles of traditional knowledge centers, and describes a program in which three academic support services--the library, computer center, and media center--have integrated planning and services to provide access to information. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Administrative Organization, Audiovisual Centers